
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
When people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones differ
from those of actual image or those displayed on the monitor.
To get the print results as close as possible to the desired color tones, you must select a printing method
that is best suited to the application software used or to your purpose.
Color Management
Devices such as digital cameras, scanners, monitors, and printers handle color differently. Color
management (color matching) is a method that manages device-dependent "colors" as a common color
space.
For Windows, a color management system called "ICM" is built into the operating system.
Adobe RGB and sRGB are popularly used as common color spaces. Adobe RGB has a wider color space
than sRGB.
ICC profiles convert device-dependent "colors" into a common color space. By using an ICC profile and
carrying out color management, you can draw out the color space of the image data within the color
reproduction area that the printer can express.
Selecting a Printing Method Suited to the Image Data
The recommended printing method depends on the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data
or the application software to be used.
There are two typical printing methods.
Check the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data and the application software to be used,
and then select the printing method suited to your purpose.
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer
driver.
• To print using Canon Digital Photo Color
The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original
image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
• To print by directly applying editing and touch-up results of an application software
When printing the data, the printer brings out subtle color difference between dark and light
areas, while leaving the darkest and lightest areas intact.
When printing the data, the printer applies fine adjustment results, such as brightness
adjustments made with an application software.
Describes the procedure for printing by using the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB effectively.
You can print with a common color space by setting up the application software and the printer driver
so that the color management matches the input ICC profile of the image data.
The method for setting up the printer driver differs depending on the application software to be used.
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Summary of Contents for MG6600 Series
Page 91: ...91 ...
Page 125: ...Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information 125 ...
Page 132: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 132 ...
Page 149: ...Loading Paper Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Inserting the Memory Card 149 ...
Page 183: ...Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Checking the Ink Status 183 ...
Page 232: ...Note The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings 232 ...
Page 248: ...Language selection Changes the language for the messages and menus on the touch screen 248 ...
Page 263: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection 263 ...
Page 310: ...5 Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list 310 ...
Page 341: ...Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps 341 ...
Page 375: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 375 ...
Page 386: ...Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode 386 ...
Page 410: ...Note During Grayscale Printing inks other than black ink may be used as well 410 ...
Page 415: ...Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 415 ...
Page 510: ...Using the Slide Show Function Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show 510 ...
Page 553: ...Scanning Scanning from a Computer Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine 553 ...
Page 636: ...Related Topic Scanning Items Larger than the Platen Image Stitch 636 ...
Page 657: ...657 ...
Page 680: ...Related Topic Scanning in Basic Mode 680 ...
Page 733: ...When scanning is completed the scanned image appears in the application 733 ...
Page 801: ...Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected 801 ...
Page 888: ...1401 Cause The print head may be damaged Action Contact the service center 888 ...
Page 889: ...1403 Cause The print head may be damaged Action Contact the service center 889 ...
Page 890: ...1405 Cause The print head may be damaged Action Contact the service center 890 ...
Page 897: ...1660 Cause The ink tank is not installed Action Install the ink tank 897 ...
Page 925: ...5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 925 ...
Page 926: ...5B01 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 926 ...
Page 927: ...5B12 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 927 ...
Page 928: ...5B13 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 928 ...
Page 929: ...5B14 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 929 ...
Page 930: ...5B15 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 930 ...